Research Article

Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations

Volume: 2 Number: 1 March 30, 2026
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Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to bibliometrically analyze the most highly cited publications on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations, identifying research trends, leading journals, contributing countries, and levels of evidence. Methods: In November 2025, a comprehensive literature search was conducted in the Web of Science Core Collection database to identify publications related to chronic AC joint dislocations. After applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, the 50 most-cited original articles were selected for analysis. Bibliometric parameters including publication year, journal, country of origin, authorship contribution, total and annual citation counts, study design, and levels of evidence were evaluated. Results The 50 studies published between 1998 and 2021 accumulated a total of 2,685 citations, with a mean of 53.7 citations per article. The highest number of publications appeared in Arthroscopy – The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, The American Journal of Sports Medicine, and Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. The United States ranked first in terms of both publication output and total citation count. Clinical studies accounted for 98% of the included articles, with the majority classified as Level IV evidence. The most frequently investigated topics were surgical treatment strategies and ligament reconstruction techniques. Conclusion This bibliometric analysis shows that research on chronic acromioclavicular joint dislocations is largely focused on surgical management and is dominated by studies with low levels of evidence. These findings underscore the need for high-quality, prospective, multicenter studies to strengthen the evidence base and guide future research.

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Supporting Institution

The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required for this bibliometric analysis, as the study did not involve direct participation of human subjects or animals, and all data were obtained from publicly available sources.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Orthopaedics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 4, 2026

Acceptance Date

February 3, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Kaya, H. B. (2026). Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. Journal of Baltalimanı, 2(1), 3-7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225
AMA
1.Kaya HB. Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. JoB. 2026;2(1):3-7. doi:10.5281/zenodo.18997225
Chicago
Kaya, Hakan Batuhan. 2026. “Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations”. Journal of Baltalimanı 2 (1): 3-7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225.
EndNote
Kaya HB (March 1, 2026) Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. Journal of Baltalimanı 2 1 3–7.
IEEE
[1]H. B. Kaya, “Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations”, JoB, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 3–7, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18997225.
ISNAD
Kaya, Hakan Batuhan. “Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations”. Journal of Baltalimanı 2/1 (March 1, 2026): 3-7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18997225.
JAMA
1.Kaya HB. Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. JoB. 2026;2:3–7.
MLA
Kaya, Hakan Batuhan. “Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations”. Journal of Baltalimanı, vol. 2, no. 1, Mar. 2026, pp. 3-7, doi:10.5281/zenodo.18997225.
Vancouver
1.Hakan Batuhan Kaya. Bibliometric Analysis of Chronic Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations. JoB. 2026 Mar. 1;2(1):3-7. doi:10.5281/zenodo.18997225